CSWG 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election Manifesto
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A joint Scottish parliamentary election manifesto drafted by the Civil Society Working Group for Incorporation
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Scotland needs a strong and clear framework for protecting fundamental rights to promote social inclusion, reduce discrimination and support access to essential services.
Against a concerning backdrop of regression on human rights in the UK and globally, the next Scottish Government and Parliament have the opportunity, and the responsibility, to reset the direction of travel in Scotland.
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The Civil Society Working Group on Incorporation (CSWG) was established in 2019 by Amnesty International and the Human Rights Consortium Scotland. The CSWG represents organisations that campaign for people in Scotland to have their human rights respected, protected and fulfilled in line with international standards.
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